Trump Unleashes on Comey After Indictment: “He’s Finally Cornered”

In a fiery series of social media posts, former President Donald Trump broke his silence following the indictment of James Comey, the former FBI Director at the center of multiple political firestorms over the past decade. Calling him a “dirty cop” and accusing him of years of deception, Trump made clear he sees the indictment as long-overdue accountability.

Comey, once one of the most powerful law enforcement officials in the country, is now facing two serious federal charges: obstruction of justice and making false statements under oath. The charges stem from Comey’s 2020 Senate testimony in which he claimed under oath that he had never authorized anyone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source for media coverage involving high-profile cases.

However, prosecutors allege this testimony was false—and that Comey knowingly misled Congress regarding his role in greenlighting leaks to the press. Notably, his former deputy, Andrew McCabe, has publicly stated that Comey was directly involved in authorizing the release of sensitive information to the media, including to The Wall Street Journal during an investigation involving “Person 1,” who many believe to be Hillary Clinton.

A Long-Awaited Reckoning?

Trump wasted no time in weighing in, taking to Truth Social in the early hours of the morning with one of his trademark all-caps posts:

“JAMES COMEY IS A DIRTY COP!”

In a follow-up message, Trump explained why he believes the case against Comey is open-and-shut. “Whether you like Corrupt James Comey or not, and I can’t imagine too many people liking him, HE LIED!” Trump wrote. “It is not a complex lie. It’s a very simple, but IMPORTANT one.”

He went on to say Comey’s denial under oath left “ZERO margin for error,” and pointed out that his confidence during the 2020 hearing shows that he wasn’t hedging—he was being definitive.

“He boxed himself in,” Trump argued. “And now it’s caught up to him.”

The 2020 Testimony That Sparked It All

The federal indictment hinges on Comey’s statements made during a September 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. During the hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) pressed Comey on whether he had ever authorized anyone at the FBI to serve as an anonymous source in media stories tied to the agency’s investigations.

Comey replied that he had not.

But court documents now reveal that McCabe claimed otherwise—stating that not only was Comey aware of the leaks, but that he had explicitly approved them. The testimony and internal conflicts among FBI leadership have now become central pieces of evidence in the case against Comey.

This conflict between sworn testimony and internal records is the foundation for the charge of making false statements to Congress, a felony that carries significant penalties.

Comey Responds: “Let’s Have a Trial”

In response to the indictment, Comey released a video statement in which he denied any wrongdoing and painted himself as a target of political vengeance.

“My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump,” Comey said. “But we couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way.”

He continued: “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system—and I’m innocent. So let’s have a trial. And keep the faith.”

Comey is scheduled to be arraigned on October 9 in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, and is expected to plead not guilty.

Partisan Battle Lines Drawn

Reactions to the indictment have broken along familiar political lines. Trump allies have hailed the charges as long-overdue justice for what they view as years of weaponized government tactics against the former president and his supporters. Critics, on the other hand, have accused Trump of using his influence to retaliate against political opponents.

Some legal analysts, however, have urged caution in jumping to conclusions—reminding the public that an indictment is not a conviction, and that Comey, like any citizen, is entitled to due process.

Still, the symbolism of Comey—who led the FBI during its controversial investigations into both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump—now facing criminal charges is undeniable. The man who once stood at the center of some of the most contentious political chapters in recent American history may soon face a jury of his peers.

For Trump and his supporters, the development marks a significant turning point in a saga that has dragged on for years.

And for James Comey, the next chapter will unfold in court.